Deadline: 31 January 2019 Applications are open for Caine Prize for African Writing that is a literature prize awarded to an African writer of a short story published in English. The prize was launched in 2000 to encourage and highlight the richness and diversity of African writing by bringing it … [Read more...] about Applications Open for 2019 Caine Prize for African Writing!
Latest Grants and Resources in South Sudan
View the latest grants and resources for NGOs, companies, startups and individuals in South Sudan.
Palliative Care Development in Africa: Seeking Applications for Microfinance Program
Deadline: 1 March 2019 Trustees of the TrueColours Trust have set aside funds for a microfinance program for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to support the development of palliative care. Nominations and funds are administered by the African Association for Palliative Care … [Read more...] about Palliative Care Development in Africa: Seeking Applications for Microfinance Program
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation: Inviting NGOs to Protect Natural Resources
Deadline: 1 January 2019 The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation is seeking applications to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. The foundation supports projects that … [Read more...] about Conservation, Food and Health Foundation: Inviting NGOs to Protect Natural Resources
Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 7: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation in Africa
Deadline: 21 November 2018 UK businesses and research organisations can apply for a share of up to £3 million from the Department for International Development (DFID) for projects with partners in eligible African countries. The aim of this competition is to increase the pace of development and … [Read more...] about Apply for Agri-tech Catalyst Round 7: Agriculture and Food Systems Innovation in Africa
Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Seeking Applications to Save Endangered Flora and Fauna
Deadline: 1 February 2019 Applicants are invited to apply for the Prince Bernhard Nature Fund (PBNF) grant program to support small, preferably local initiatives worldwide towards the conservation of endangered species (flora & fauna), or initiatives that in other ways promote the conservation … [Read more...] about Prince Bernhard Nature Fund: Seeking Applications to Save Endangered Flora and Fauna
Palliative Care Development in Africa: Accepting Applications for Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Trustees of the True Colours Trust have set aside funds towards a small grants programme for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to support the development of palliative care. Applications and approved grants are administered by the African Palliative … [Read more...] about Palliative Care Development in Africa: Accepting Applications for Small Grants Programme
Future for Wildlife Seed Grants: Supporting Field Conservation Projects in Africa and Asia
Deadline: 5 November 2018 The Cleveland Zoological Society is seeking applications for its Future for Wildlife Seed Grants Program which provide funds to support field conservation projects in Africa and Asia. Ideal projects have a clear and direct conservation impact, positively affect local … [Read more...] about Future for Wildlife Seed Grants: Supporting Field Conservation Projects in Africa and Asia
SSRC: Accepting Proposals for Individual Research Grants
Deadline: 5 January 2019 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is seeking proposals from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, … [Read more...] about SSRC: Accepting Proposals for Individual Research Grants
Applications Open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship!
Deadline: 1 December 2018 Applications are now open for the African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. The Fellowship provides full … [Read more...] about Applications Open for African Women’s Public Service Fellowship!
Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards!
Deadline: 10 November 2018 The African Union Commission is currently inviting applicants for its African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE) Continental & Regional Awards 2018. Objectives The objectives of AUKNASE are to: To award and honour outstanding … [Read more...] about Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards!
WAAW Foundation: Seeking Applications for 2018/2019 STEM Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 30 November 2018 The WAAW Foundation is seeking applications for its 2018/2019 STEM Scholarship with an aim to support need based African female STEM-focused college education. Courses Agriculture Aircraft engineering Architecture Bio Medical Biochemistry Biology … [Read more...] about WAAW Foundation: Seeking Applications for 2018/2019 STEM Scholarship Program!
Call for Nominations: Tusk Conservation Awards 2019
Deadline: 8 March 2019 The Tusk Conservation Awards have partnered with Investec Asset Management to give nominees a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. The Tusk Conservation Awards were developed in 2013, in partnership … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations: Tusk Conservation Awards 2019
Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs and Individuals in Africa (October 2018)
Below you can find funding opportunities for African NGOs and individuals open during the month of October 2018 African Culture Fund (ACF): Supporting Projects in Visual Arts Field Deadline: 5 December 2018 Applications are open for African Culture Fund (ACF) which is a pan-African fund that … [Read more...] about Open Funding Opportunities for NGOs and Individuals in Africa (October 2018)
2018-2019 ICATCH Call for Proposals: Improving Child Health in Low-Income & Lower-Middle Income Countries
Deadline: 14 November 2018 The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on International Child Health (SOICH) is seeking proposals for its International Community Access to Child Health (ICATCH) grants program which are designed for pediatricians and other health workers in low- and … [Read more...] about 2018-2019 ICATCH Call for Proposals: Improving Child Health in Low-Income & Lower-Middle Income Countries
African Culture Fund: Supporting Projects in Visual Arts Field
Deadline: 5 December 2018 Applications are open for African Culture Fund (ACF) which is a pan-African fund that aims to support the sectors of arts education and cultural and creative industries on the African Continent. The Fund seeks to professionalize of the creative sector, promote cultural … [Read more...] about African Culture Fund: Supporting Projects in Visual Arts Field
Social Science Research Council: Conflict Research Fellowship
Deadline: 6 January 2019 The Understanding Violent Conflict (UVC) program of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is inviting research grant applications from postdoctoral researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on the drivers of conflict at universities and nongovernmental … [Read more...] about Social Science Research Council: Conflict Research Fellowship
Call for Applications: IFS Individual Research Grants Program
Deadline: 30 November 2018 The International Foundation for Science (IFS) is inviting applications for its Individual Research Grants to support excellent individual research and to build capacity of early-career scientists in the developing world to undertake research on the sustainable management … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: IFS Individual Research Grants Program
EU Call for Proposals: Innovation for Inclusive Growth and Job Creation
Deadline: 18 December 2018 The European Union (EU) is seeking proposals for its program entitled "Innovation for Inclusive Growth and Job Creation" to promote systemic change in the enterprise ecosystem supporting the inclusive economic development potential of Egypt and its private … [Read more...] about EU Call for Proposals: Innovation for Inclusive Growth and Job Creation
Nominations Open for Swiss Re Foundation’s Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award!
Deadline: 9 November 2018 Nominations are open for Swiss Re Foundation Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award to recognise entrepreneurial initiatives that take innovative approaches to building resilient societies and realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. While resilience is the … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Swiss Re Foundation’s Entrepreneurs for Resilience Award!
Call for Applications: African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
Deadline: 1 December 2018 Applications are now open for the African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for public service in their home countries. The Fellowship provides full … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: African Women’s Public Service Fellowship
SSRC: Seeking Proposals for APN Individual Research Grants
Deadline: 5 January 2019 The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) is seeking proposals from African researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners working on conflict and peacebuilding issues at universities and research institutions; or regional, … [Read more...] about SSRC: Seeking Proposals for APN Individual Research Grants
Applications Open for Transforming Lives Awards 2018!
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Applications are open for Transforming Lives Awards 2018 to identify and support excellent nonprofits and social entrepreneurs focused on UN Sustainable Development Goal 8: improving livelihoods, productive employment and decent work for all. The Awards is inspired by the … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Transforming Lives Awards 2018!
Dining for Women: Fostering Good Health, Education & Economic Self-Sufficiency in Developing Countries
Deadline: 24 October 2018 Dining for Women is seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for the 2nd cycle of its 2019 grant program to support grassroots international organizations empowering women and girls living in extreme poverty. The foundation funds projects that foster good health, education, and … [Read more...] about Dining for Women: Fostering Good Health, Education & Economic Self-Sufficiency in Developing Countries
2019 UNWG Charity Programme: Supporting Children’s Charities in Austria and the Developing World
Deadline: 15 December 2018 The United Nations Women’s Guild (UNWG) is currently accepting applications for its 2019 UNWG Charity Programme for Children that will financially support many children’s charities in Austria and the developing world. This project-based programme is organised for the … [Read more...] about 2019 UNWG Charity Programme: Supporting Children’s Charities in Austria and the Developing World
Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for International Master’s Fellowships
Deadline: 16 April 2019 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its International Master’s Fellowships that offers nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at Master’s degree level. Benefits a stipend travel costs (eg outward and return … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Seeking Applications for International Master’s Fellowships
PAN Africa Greengrants Global Fund: Mini Grant to Small Organizations of Civil Society in Africa
Deadline: 15 October 2018 Pesticide Action Network (PAN) Africa is inviting applicants for its Greengrants Global Fund (GGF) in order to provide small grants to small organizations of civil society in the South to carry out activities in the field of Environment and Sustainable … [Read more...] about PAN Africa Greengrants Global Fund: Mini Grant to Small Organizations of Civil Society in Africa
Japan Foundation: 2018 Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences
Deadline: 3 December 2018 The Japan Foundation is seeking applications for its Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences to encourage the deepening of mutual understanding and establishment of closer relations between Japan and other countries through global intellectual exchange. This … [Read more...] about Japan Foundation: 2018 Grant Program for Intellectual Exchange Conferences
Submit Applications for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Trustees of the True Colours Trust have set aside funds towards a small grants programme for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to support the development of palliative care. Applications and approved grants are administered by the African Palliative … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Palliative Care Development in Africa’s Small Grants Programme!
CIVICUS: GoalKeepers Youth Action Accelerator Program 2019
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Do you want to increase youth representation and influence in development decisions in your community? Do you want to generate and use data to improve accountability for local development? Do you have a great idea, but need a little extra support to realise its full … [Read more...] about CIVICUS: GoalKeepers Youth Action Accelerator Program 2019
CTA Call for Proposals: Blockchain Use Cases in Agriculture
Deadline: 12 November 2018 The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) is seeking proposals to support the implementation of blockchain use cases addressing the agri-food sector in Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific countries, in order to contribute to its transformation. The … [Read more...] about CTA Call for Proposals: Blockchain Use Cases in Agriculture
Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018
Deadline: 14 December 2018 Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) is seeking applications for its 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018 which is looking for striking photographs and short videos that tell the story of how financial services empower poor people and communities in … [Read more...] about Consultative Group to Assist the Poor: 13th Annual Photos and Videos Contest 2018
DUPC2: Research for Development Proposals Led by Institutes from Developing Countries
Deadline: 31 October 2018 IHE Delft has announced a DUPC2 Call for "Research for development proposals led by institutes from developing countries". The purpose of this call is to encourage further collaboration between researchers and practitioners from developing countries, and their engagement … [Read more...] about DUPC2: Research for Development Proposals Led by Institutes from Developing Countries
Open Innovation Challenge: Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions
Deadline: 14 October 2018 Are you an ecosystem player in Africa passionate about the continent with an innovative solution to development challenges facing the youth? If yes, then apply for the Open Innovation Challenge and Call for Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions … [Read more...] about Open Innovation Challenge: Youth for Africa and SDGs Ecosystem Challengetive Solutions
Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program!
Deadline: 30 November 2018 The WAAW Foundation is seeking applications for its STEM Scholarship with an aim to support need based African female STEM-focused college education. Courses Agriculture Aircraft engineering Architecture Bio Medical Biochemistry Biology Botany … [Read more...] about Applications Open for WAAW Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Program!
IREX inviting Applicants for Community Solutions Program
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) is seeking applications for its Community Solutions Program (CSP) 2018–2019 with an aim to improve their communities by addressing issues related to the environment, tolerance and conflict resolution, transparency and … [Read more...] about IREX inviting Applicants for Community Solutions Program
Call for Applications: Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme for Journalists
Deadline: 30 September 2018 Applications are open for Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme to support pan-African science journalism. Created by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) of the government of South Africa, the annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) meeting is the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications: Travel & Accommodation Grant Scheme for Journalists
The Prince Claus Fund Open Call: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat
Deadline: 1 December 2018 The Prince Claus Fund, through its Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme and the Whiting Foundation are accepting proposals for projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to safeguard documentary heritage that is acutely threatened by recent conflict … [Read more...] about The Prince Claus Fund Open Call: First Aid to Documentary Heritage under Threat
Nominations Open for Education Research in Africa Award!
Deadline: 15 October 2018 Nominations are open for "Education Research in Africa Award" to promote high quality education research, produced by African universities, research centers and research networks. The Award is organized by the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Education Research in Africa Award!
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Tools and Technologies for Broad-Scale Pest and Disease Surveillance of Crop Plants in LICs
Deadline: 14 November 2018 The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is currently accepting proposals for the 22nd round of the Grand Challenges Exploration on the topic of “Tools and Technologies for Broad-Scale Pest and Disease Surveillance of Crop Plants in Low-Income Countries”. The goal of this … [Read more...] about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Tools and Technologies for Broad-Scale Pest and Disease Surveillance of Crop Plants in LICs
YWC Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.
Deadline: 16 October 2018 The Youth for Water and Climate #YWC Platform is looking for youth-led projects for its call for proposals "Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support." which has been designed to identify, encourage and support youth engagement related to water management and climate change … [Read more...] about YWC Call for Proposals: Be Bold. Be Creative. Get Support.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Seeking Applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
Deadline: 1 March 2019 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is seeking applications for its International Climate Protection Fellowships for young climate experts from developing countries. The fellowships enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal … [Read more...] about Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Seeking Applications for International Climate Protection Fellowships
Why applying for Awards and Prizes can be a Great Opportunity
Many international agencies announce calls for applications for awards and prizes regularly to recognize, honor and even provide financial support to NGOs, activists, social scientists and development practitioners for their exemplary work. However, many deserving organizations and individuals miss … [Read more...] about Why applying for Awards and Prizes can be a Great Opportunity
Apply for International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital”!
Deadline: 26 September 2018 Fondation la France has launched an International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital” to support entrepreneurial projects run by women or women in the digital sector. It is intended for project developers in Africa, the Near and Middle East, Asia, Latin America … [Read more...] about Apply for International Prize “Women, Entrepreneurship and Digital”!
2018 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICT in Education
Deadline: 31 October 2018 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have launched a call for nominations for the 2018 edition of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education. Funded by … [Read more...] about 2018 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize! Innovative Use of ICT in Education
Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards 2019!
Deadline: 8 March 2019 The Tusk Conservation Awards have partnered with Investec Asset Management to give nominees a chance to celebrate extraordinary people, whose work and lives might otherwise go unnoticed outside their fields. The Tusk Conservation Awards were developed in 2013, in partnership … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for Tusk Conservation Awards 2019!
Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards 2018!
Deadline: 10 November 2018 The African Union Commission is currently inviting applicants for its African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence (AUKNASE) Continental & Regional Awards 2018. Objectives The objectives of AUKNASE are to: To award and honour outstanding … [Read more...] about Apply for African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence: Continental & Regional Awards 2018!
Wellcome Trust: Inviting Applicants for Seed Awards in Science!
Deadline: 2 October 2018 The Wellcome Trust is seeking applications for its Seed Awards in Science to help researchers develop novel ideas that will go on to form part of larger grant applications to Wellcome Trust or elsewhere. Funding Information A Seed Award in Science is worth up to £100,000 … [Read more...] about Wellcome Trust: Inviting Applicants for Seed Awards in Science!
Submit Nominations for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
Deadline: 30 October 2018 Nominations are open for the King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award to recognize young people’s endeavour to be effective and productive citizens, contributing to the welfare of their communities and environment, as well as institutions that improve the enabling environment … [Read more...] about Submit Nominations for King Hamad Youth Empowerment Award!
WFN’s Whitley Awards 2019: A Chance to Win Up to £40,000 GBP
Deadline: 31 October 2018 Are you a dynamic conservation leader or do you know of one? If yes, then apply for the WFN’s Whitley Awards 2019! The Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN) is seeking applications for its Whitley Awards 2019 to support the work of proven grassroots conservation leaders in … [Read more...] about WFN’s Whitley Awards 2019: A Chance to Win Up to £40,000 GBP
Applications Open for Public Engagement Fund!
Deadline: 11 January 2019 Applications are open for Public Engagement Fund that enable individuals and organisations to use creative approaches in engaging the public with health research. Benefits salaries fees for other people who are essential to the proposal, such as consultants and … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Public Engagement Fund!
